Operation
Agilent 5100 and 5110 ICP-OES User’s Guide
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12
Plug the ICP-OES cable into the wall socket and set the mains
power switch on the left side of the instrument to ‘On’.
13
Press the Power on/off button on the front of the instrument. The
power on/off LED will display green when it is on. The ICP-OES
is now in the idle state, which continually purges and
thermostatically controls the polychromator.
NOTE
Both the mains power switch on the left side of the instrument and front panel
power button must be on for the instrument to work.
14
Double-click the
ICP Expert desktop icon to start the ICP Expert
software. The Main Index window will appear.
Running the instrument from an idle state
During an idle state (both power switches are ‘On’), the
polychromator temperature is regulated and polychromator gas
purge is running to ensure the instrument is ready for analysis
within 20 minutes after lighting the plasma.
To begin using the instrument from an idle state:
1
Turn on the laboratory exhaust system.
2
Check that the torch is clean and in good condition, and installed
with the torch handle fully closed.
3
Check that all tubing on the spray chamber, nebulizer and
peristaltic pump is correctly connected.
4
Check that the torch compartment door is fully closed.
5
Switch on the monitor and printer (if they are off).
6
Switch on the water cooler (if it is off).
7
If you have accessories fitted, switch them on.
